Head of Bodhisattva
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa-i Kafarihā45
Description
Bodhisattva's head with a turban wrapped in a twisted form. Although the top of the headdress is damaged, bands of passementeries can be seen. The hair falls from the turban halfway down the deformed earlobes and is adorned with earrings. The face is soft and idealised, almost childlike.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 45
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 78, KM 62.3.352, NKM 04.3.216
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 45
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 78, KM 62.3.352, NKM 04.3.216
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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